Korea’s safety transition in 2024, full-scale operation of intensive safety inspections

Seogwipo Mayor conducts joint public-private safety inspection at Jungmun 2 School

On the afternoon of the 25th, Seogwipo Mayor (Lee Jong-woo) conducted a joint safety inspection with private experts on Jungmun Bridge 2 (Type 2 facility*) in accordance with the 2024 Republic of Korea’s safety transition and intensive safety inspection period (April 22 ~ June 21). carried out.

*Type 2 facility bridge: Bridge that does not belong to type 1 facility and has an extension of 100m or more

In the public-private joint inspection on this day, advisory members of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Safety Management Advisory Group and departments in charge of facilities such as the Safety Management Department and Construction Department participated, focusing on whether damage or cracks occurred in the bridge supports, abutments, piers, etc., and whether scour or settlement occurred in the bridge foundation. Checked.

Meanwhile, Seogwipo City this year implemented a ‘Resident Inspection Facility Application System’ where residents directly apply for facilities that require inspection, and a total of 16 locations, including apartments and community centers, were reflected in the inspection targets, and a public-private joint joint inspection was conducted for a total of 135 locations during the inspection period. We plan to carry out safety inspections.

In addition, Seogwipo City plans to continue to conduct public-private joint safety inspections in which group heads and vice-presidents directly participate in order to transition to Korea’s safety system in 2024, effectively operate the intensive safety inspection period, and spread safety culture in the region.

Minor matters that occurred during this safety inspection will be corrected immediately on site, and facilities requiring repair or reinforcement will be dealt with promptly using the available resources of the management body and public institutions as necessary, which may take a long time. We plan to thoroughly manage the history of any issues that arise until action is completed.

An official from Seogwipo City said, “We will do our best to create an environment where Seogwipo citizens can enjoy a safe life through substantial safety inspections and the spread of autonomous safety inspection culture during the intensive safety inspection period.”